June 27, 2008
Movies under the stars in NYC
Where to score free flicks alfresco, from Brooklyn to the Upper West Side in New York from Metromix.com:
"It’s a summer for burgeoning tightwads—gas prices are above $4 a gallon, airlines are now chargine $25 per bag, and—more important—a single blockbuster movie ticket complete with deep-freeze air conditioning now clocks in at $11.75…plus $1.50 for service charges.
But cinema lovers can give their strained wallets a break this season by taking in one of the many free (or nearly free) outdoor films playing in parks and on rooftops all over the city almost every night of the week. Be forewarned, though: The scene is BYOPB (that’s Bring Your Own Picnic Blanket, for newbies), and many die-hards camp out in the primo spots well before sunset."
Click here for the rest of the article.
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Keith Haring Exhibit at the Skarstedt Gallery in NYC
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June 12, 2008
New furniture store in Harlem: Soha Style
Located at: 15 W. 116th St., nr. Fifth Ave. in (South) Harlem NYC.
Phone#: 212-828-3700
Click here for further details.
(h/t: Jeannine)
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April 26, 2008
New York's best rooftop bars and outdoor cafes
From the NY Daily News:
"Now that 70-degree days have us craving pints on the patio and brunch in a bistro garden, anyplace with even a few inches outdoors is perpetually slammed. So when everyone else queues up for the same stretch of SoHo sidewalk, head to one of these great city spaces to skip the crowds."
Click here for the full list. How'd they miss 230 Fifth though?? I swear I have never seen a bar, especially an outdoor one, this big.
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April 23, 2008
The new Jaguar XF TV spot
Jaguar's always been the quintessential 4-wheel mode of tranportation for mods making enough paper to transcend the scooter-buying stereotype. So a revamped new model with lines reminiscent of a Bentley Continental GT or Ferrari 612 backed by a TV spot using Deep Purple's "Hush" (or is that The Prisoners' or Kula Shaker version?) is a pretty much a no-brainer to post here at The In Crowd.
Online:
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April 18, 2008
Video Preview of the forthcoming ?uestlove-produced Al Green album
I love how Al keeps saying 'corroboration' instead of 'collaboration.'
The Lay It Down album is produced by Questlove of The Roots and James Poyser of the Soulquarians and (based on the EPK above) is set to feature apperances by Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, Corrine Bailey Rae and The Dap Kings horn section.
Online:
(Spotted via NahRight.com)
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April 13, 2008
Dave Eggers' "Lots of Things Like This" art exhibit
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Rime - streetwear couture in Brooklyn
Rime is an excellent new streetwear boutique that I just discovered that recently opened up in my Brooklyn neighborhood (Carroll Gardens/Boerum Hill). It's located at:
157 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-797-0675
Worth investigating if you're into shops like Vinnie's Styles, Atmos etc.
Online:
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April 05, 2008
The Infiniti EX SUV
This is another car I've been seeing ads on for a minute now that I'm still kind of diggin'.
Online: Infiniti EX - website
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The Volvo C30 Hatchback
I don't know how long these cars have been out but I just saw one for the first time this evening and was really diggin' it. If I was gonna get a car, this would definitely be one of the models under consideration!
Online: Volvo C30 - website
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March 26, 2008
New video: Duffy - "Mercy"
The next Amy Winehouse? This is bit too much of a pastiche for me but if you think what's been missing in music is a new Dusty Springfield, this might appeal to you.....
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March 23, 2008
Robert Owens live at APT in NYC TONIGHT!
I just found out about this now: a super-rare live appearance (even if it's just a PA) by the Chicago house music legend! That'll teach me to not pick up an Onion or Village Voice on a weekly basis.
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March 08, 2008
Radio Board Shop: Aspen, CO
I discovered this place on a recent vacation to Colorado. Quality designer street & snowboard wear in the heart of swanky Aspen. Check it if you run in 'those' kind of circles and happen to be out there some time. Just make sure your private jet has enough space for all the gear you're likely to cop!
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Video: Gnarls Barkley - "Run"
With tracks like "Run," featured in the above video, "Surprise" and "Whatever," Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo of Gnarls Barkley truly emobody the ethos of mod by blending the cutting edge, cool and soulful with classic 60's and psychedelic elements. It may not be as big as their debut St. Elsewhere album as there's no pop-sized monster hit like "Crazy," but the new album, The Odd Couple is still a crackin' good listen: both catchy and challenging with no hint of sophomore slump-itis in sight. Nice one, lads!
Related:
Danger Mouse to produce the new Beck album. [Urb]
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February 26, 2008
Photographer: Roy DeCarava
I just saw this guy featured on NY1 for Black History Month. Here's a video featuring some of his work. Exceprts from the bio on the YouTube page follow:
Roy DeCarava (1919) is a Master American photographer.
DeCarava was raised by his single mother, and to earn money he began working at an early age. He continued to hold odd jobs throughout most of his career as a photographer.
In 1955 the DeCarava's opened A Photographer's Gallery, an important New York City gallery then run by Anne DeCarava, pioneering an effort to win recognition for photography as a fine art; the gallery remained open for more than two years.
DeCarava, however, has never considered himself of this tradition. Rather his work harkens to the intense visual imagery and tones that influenced him as an early painter and graphic artist.
In 2006, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
He also co-wrote a book with Langston Hughes called the The Sweet Flypaper of Life
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